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Research Topic Selection and Narrowing

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What is the primary reason for reviewing related literature and studies?

To replicate previous studies
To find gaps in existing research
To validate the research methodology
To broaden the researcher's perspective and focus the problem (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a potential source of a research problem?

Recommendations from other researchers
Findings from unrelated studies in different fields (correct)
The researcher's personal experience and interest
Allied disciplines related to language study

What is the primary factor in deciding the appropriate research methodology and procedure?

The researcher's personal preference
The availability of resources
The research approach and objectives (correct)
The complexity of the research problem

What is the purpose of formulating general and specific research questions?

To define the research problem (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the preparatory stage of a language research study?

Collecting and analyzing data (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of narrowing down the research topic within the limits of resources?

To ensure the study is feasible and manageable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an allied discipline related to language study?

Psychology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor in selecting a research problem?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of choosing the appropriate research methodology and procedure based on the research approach and objectives?

To increase the validity of the findings (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of data collected in language research studies?

Experimental results from controlled environments (D) Signup and view all the answers

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